The Tigers had 11 straight winning seasons with Trammell at shortstop. AL managers voted him the smartest and best defensive SS in 1984.

In the 1984 World Series, Trammell hit two 2 run homers in game 4 as the Tigers won the game 4-2 and took the World Crown by beating the San Diego Padres 4 games to 1. He narrowly missed the MVP in 1987 when he batted .343, 34 D, 28 HR's, 109 Runs, 105 RBI's, and stole 21 of 23 bases, while striking out only 47 times. Trammell retired and was among the all-time Tiger leaders in doubles, runs scored, hits and stolen bases. Alan Trammell ranks among the greatest shortstops in baseball's long history. He played in 2077 games, batted .288, with 2182 hits, 381 D, 174 HR's, 1149 runs scored, 936 RBI's and 224 SB.

Detroit Tigers Baseball History

In his rookie season, Freddie Lynn hit .333, with 105 RBI's, led the league in doubles with 47 and runs scored 103. In 1979, he whacked out 42 D, 39 HR's, scored 116 runs, 122 RBI's and led the league in batting - .333.

Lynn asked to be traded to the west coast and the Red Sox shipped him to California in 1981. Lynn continued to smash line drives and continued to make dazzling running catches throughout his career. Smashing into walls in centerfield, he was injured often and his batting average felt the brunt of the injuries.

Freddie Lynn hit a grand-slam homer in the 1983 All-Star game, which was his fourth homer in All-Star play. His lifetime batting average is .284, with 300 HR's, 1088 RBI's in 1879 games. Baseball Historian

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Boston Red Sox Baseball History

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Not noted for his defensive play, Simmons had trouble holding on to the pitched ball in the late 1970's which allowed base runners to steal at ease. He was shifted to 1st base by manager Whitey Herzog and then traded to the Milwaukee Brewers where he continued winning games with his clutch hitting - he helped the team win the AL East Title and in 1983, helped the 'Brew Crew' go to the World Series. He closed out his career with the Atlanta Braves serving as a valuable pinch hitter.

Ted Simmons hit 477 career doubles, 248 home runs, a .285 BA in 2456 games.

In 1978, he went 19-10, a .271 ERA, started 32 games and completed 10 with 3 shutouts. His knuckle-curve made him a mainstay of the Dodgers for nine seasons including helping win three pennants. Hooton beat the N.Y. Yankees in the final game of the 1981 World Series. In three League Championships Hooton was 2-0 and his record for three World Series was 3-3, a ERA of 3.69 - pitched in 32 innings. Burt Hooton lifetime stats: 151-136, a low 3.38 ERA, pitched in 2651 innings. baseballhistorian.com archives

In 1976, Bob Boone won his first of five trips to the All-Star Game and his talents were showcased as the Phillies made three straight trips to the post season championships.

In 1978-79, he won back to back Gold Glove honors. He batted a team high .412 in the 1980 World Series leading the Phillies to a six game title over the Kansas City Royals. Bob Boone was sold to the California Angels in 1982 and with his rifle arm threw out 63 of 109 runners attempting to steal and won his 1st AL Gold Glove. His play helped the Angels win the AL West Title in 1986. In the playoffs vs. the Red Sox, he hit .455 with five consecutive hits only to see the Angels lose in five games.

In 1986, at age 38, Boone became the oldest non-pitcher ever to win the Gold Glove - and did so the next two years. When he retired Bob Boone held the record for the most games caught. Boone won a total of seven Gold Gloves and his career batting record: .254 BA, 303 doubles, 105 home runs, 826 RBI's in 2264 games. Bob Boone's father, Ray, was an All-Star shortstop during the 1950's and his sons, Bret and Aaron currently play in the major leagues... Baseballhistorian.com

In 1978, Guidry's amazing record was 25-3, his .893 winning pct is the highest in history for 20 game winners. He hurled nine shutouts, tying Babe Ruth's American League's record for left-handers, and his 248 strike outs broke the great Yankee pitcher Jack Chesbro's 74 year old team record. Guidry won his first 13 games in route to his 25 victories. On June 17 he struck out 18 California Angels. He was the unanimous choice for the Cy Young Adward and finished second to Boston's Jim Rice in the MVP voting.

In 1979, Guidry was 18-8, 2.78 ERA, in 1980, 17-10, 3.56 ERA. From 1977-1985 Guidry won 154 games, the most in the majors. In 1983, his record was 21-9 and in 1985 topped 20 wins again, going 22-6. The following year his arm went sour and his last three seasons he was a combined 16-23.

Ron Guidry career: 170-91, .651 pct, 3.29 ERA, 368 G, 323 GS, 95 GC, pitched 26 shutouts, allowed just 2198 hits in 2392 innings, 1778 K's, 633 walks, .244 opponents batting average, .294 on-base-pct,. His .651 winning percentage is the 9th highest in this century.

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